The Police and Fire Service are continuing to respond to criminal activity and huge blazes across London, following riots in Tottenham on Saturday. 

More than 100 people have been arrested after looting and violence broke out in a number of boroughs of north, east and south London overnight.  

Home Secretary Theresa May said: "Police officers again put themselves in harm's way to protect Londoners and their property. 

"Those responsible for the violence and looting will be made to face the consequences of their actions. Many have been arrested and further arrests will be made. 

"Londoners have made clear that there are no excuses for violence, and I call on all members of local communities to work constructively with the police to help them bring these criminals to justice." 


The Home Secretary will hold talks with Metropolitan Police Acting Commissioner Tim Godwin and other officers. Making a statement in central London August 8, Theresa May confirmed that there have been 215 arrests and 27 people charged in connection with rioting and looting in several London boroughs. 

Theresa May said: "The riots in Tottenham on Saturday night and the subsequent disturbances in other parts of London are totally unacceptable. Once again I would like to pay tribute to the bravery of the police officers who put themselves in harm's way to protect the public, their property and local businesses.  

"I would also like to thank Tim Godwin, the Acting Commissioner of the Met, and his senior officers, for the leadership they have shown. 

"I want to be clear: those responsible for the violence and looting will be made to face the consequences of their actions.  So far, there have been at least 215 arrests and 27 people have been charged.  As officers take statements from witnesses and examine CCTV evidence, further arrests will be made. 

"Since Saturday night, Londoners have made clear that there are no excuses for violence, and I call on all members of local communities to work constructively with the police to help them bring these criminals to justice." 


The Home Secretary has issued a statement on the violence and looting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBx3xrSlmEg&feature=youtu.be  

  

Posted: 90.08.11, rachael.haydon@pavpub.com